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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead Ii throws a series of punches but Kuas avoids them all with ease.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kuas gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Kuas slips a straight right by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dead Ii.
Kuas attempts a counter takedown but Dead Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kuas lands a nice shot that snaps Dead Ii's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead Ii, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dead Ii misses the jab.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
Dead Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Kuas counters with a series of strikes. Dead Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Dead Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dead Ii tries to throw a body punch but Kuas avoids it by throwing Dead Ii back against the cage.
Dead Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Dead Ii throws out a loose jab but Kuas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuas.
Dead Ii's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dead Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead Ii misses with a straight left.
Kuas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.#CL2#
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuas closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Kuas throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Dead Ii misses with a right hand
and Kuas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead Ii as he avoids it easily.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii misses with a looping left.
Kuas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas connects with a high kick.
Kuas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kuas gets control of Dead Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dead Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dead Ii misses.
Dead Ii misses with a hook
and Kuas counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuas shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dead Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Kuas throws a one two combo.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dead Ii connects with a body shot that sends Kuas's belly button to the back.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Kuas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuas with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Kuas moves out of range.
Kuas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dead Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuas somewhat.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Better Dead Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Kuas is out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Dead Ii rushes Kuas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kuas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead Ii eats them both and turns towards Kuas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuas shoots in but Dead Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Dead Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuas moves out of range as Dead Ii strikes.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Kuas moves out of range.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kuas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dead Ii.#T3#
Kuas has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Kuas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuas.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead Ii swivels and escapes.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dead Ii closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Dead Ii tries to work over Kuas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuas. Kuas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dead Ii misses the shot to the body.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii tries for a takedown but Kuas circles away easily
enabling Kuas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dead Ii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuas prevents it.
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
Kuas shoots and misses #CL2#
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Kuas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dead Ii throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuas throws a sloppy head kick and Dead Ii moves out of range easily.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Dead Ii forces Kuas back against the cage and clinches.
Dead Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuas letting Dead Ii take a breather here.
Dead Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii dives in and grabs Kuas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes down on Dead Ii's head and hops out.
Dead Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
#CL2#
Dead Ii has Kuas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kuas dives in and grabs Dead Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dead Ii pushes down on Kuas's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dead Ii gets tackled into the cage by Kuas. Kuas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dead Ii manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Kuas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dead Ii. No joy for Kuas on that attempt.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead Ii pinned against the cage. Dead Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.#BC2#
Dead Ii breaks the clinch.
Dead Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Kuas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dead Ii.
Lucas Kuas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
Better Dead Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kivi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuas slips a jab and a cross from Kivi.
Kuas tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Kuas with a poor takedown
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kuas dives in and scores a takedown into Kivi's guard.
Kuas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kivi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kivi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kuas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Kuas from controlling successfully.
Kuas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kivi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kuas drops back looking for a leg! Kivi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivi manages to kick Kuas off! Kuas jumps back into Kivi's guard.
Kivi keeping moving, preventing Kuas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kivi misses with a hook. Kuas ducked under it nicely.
Kuas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kivi throws out a loose jab but Kuas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuas slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Kuas's defenses.
Kuas drops his hands for a split second and Kivi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kuas face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kivi follows up with a right hand that knocks Kuas into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keke Kivi!
Keke Kivi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lucas Kuas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuas rushes Semyorka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Semyorka manages to break the clinch.
Semyorka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Semyorka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semyorka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuas with a poor takedown
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas walks into a stiff left hand from Semyorka.#ROC#Kuas is rocked!
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semyorka pinned against the cage. Semyorka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Semyorka.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semyorka lands a shoulder strike.
Semyorka is leaning against Kuas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semyorka's elbow. #BC#
Semyorka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka misses the jab.#T2#
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semyorka throwing a counter right hand but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka stuns Kuas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semyorka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuas shoots in looking for a takedown but Semyorka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuas fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Semyorka misses.
Semyorka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Semyorka misses with the combination.
Semyorka throws the left hand but Kuas avoids the punch easily.
Kuas throws a head kick but Semyorka moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kuas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semyorka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Semyorka moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Semyorka drops Kuas with a big left hand and mounts him. Kuas is in big trouble!
Kuas is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuas is trying to stand.
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas prevents Semyorka from taking his back.
Semyorka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Semyorka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuas! #SUB#
Semyorka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuas trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kuas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Semyorka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuas has managed to get both his arms back between Semyorka's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Semyorka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuas counters with a three punch combo that has Semyorka backing up. Semyorka nods at Kuas to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Kuas pushes Semyorka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuas goes for a takedown attempt but Semyorka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuas staying out of range there.
Kuas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Kuas.
#T1#
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semyorka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Semyorka drops his shoulder and cracks Kuas with a huge uppercut! Kuas goes down! Can Semyorka finish him?
Semyorka controlling from the top position.
Semyorka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kuas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semyorka controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kuas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semyorka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semyorka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A jab from Semyorka does it's job there.
Semyorka works Kuas's body with a nice hook.
Kuas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semyorka.
Kuas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semyorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuas darts in trying to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kuas tries to clinch #KD#
and Semyorka counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kuas to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Semyorka is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuas has wrist control.
Kuas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuas pulls Semyorka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kuas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semyorka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Semyorka cracks Kuas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuas falls backwards against the cage. Semyorka follows up with more strikes that drop Kuas to his knees. Semyorka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Our winner, Neuzvarams Semyorka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuas scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.#TD2#
Kuas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barbosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuas defends it easily.#SUB#
Barbosa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kuas rolls with it to try and escape but Barbosa cranks on the arm and Kuas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Kuas was interviewed post fight and said 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Till throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Till is in Kuas's guard.
Kuas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kuas's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Kuas jumps guard and drags Till to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuas is trying to control the position but Till postures up.
Till distracts Kuas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Till has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuas keeping moving, preventing Till from controlling successfully.
Till missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Till is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuas has a closed guard, preventing Till from standing up.
Till throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Till is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Kuas looking for a guillotine here but Till defends easily.
Till is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Till wants to control from the top but Kuas keeps moving.
Kuas trying to control the position here.
Kuas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Till is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kuas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Till doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Till manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Till's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Till is working Kuas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Till looking to sit in guard and control but Kuas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Till is looking for a triangle but Kuas pushes his legs off easily.
Kuas wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. #T3#
Kuas wants to pass the guard but Till is keeping the position.
Till throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kuas stands and throws Till's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuas trying to control the action but Till is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Till gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuas prevents Till from standing back up.
Kuas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuas throws a strike but Till avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kuas won't allow Till to get back to his feet.
Kuas throwing strikes from guard but Till blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Kuas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Till's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Till does no damage.
Kuas unleashes a big counter combination but Till bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuas, as that shot connected.
Till fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Till manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuas on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuas's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuas slips under a jab from Till.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Till sprawls well. Till wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuas gets slowly back to his feet.
Till misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Till bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Till wants to control but Kuas is keeping him busy.
Till cracks Kuas with a big elbow. #T1#
Kuas manages to get back to half guard.
Kuas has hold of Till's hands but Till slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Till is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuas sees it coming and defends easily.
Till looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Till seems to be working for a kimura but Kuas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Till is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Till landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Kuas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuas gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuas is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuas wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. #T3##SU2#
Kuas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Till, up you get!
Kuas shoots in and drives through. Till sprawls well.
Kuas shoots in looking for a takedown. Till tries to sprawl out of it but Kuas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Till manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Till has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
Till stuffs the takedown.
Kuas wants to clinch up but Till keeps it at a distance.
Kuas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Till circles away.
Till tries to counter with a takedown but Kuas is quick to defend against it.
Jack Till is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuas is breathing heavily.
Kuas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Till shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuas but Kuas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuas is looking for the big counter here.
Jack Till seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Till shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Till tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuas defends well and Till ends up having to push Kuas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kuas wants to counter the offense by Till and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kuas tightens his grip and picks Till up, before dumping him to the ground. Till manages to land in guard.
Till throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kuas trying to control but Till is working from the bottom. #ES#
Till has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kuas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Till darts in looking for a takedown but Kuas gets double underhooks and turns Till into the cage.
Kuas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Till pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuas misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Kuas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Till throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuas was covering up waiting for the punch and Till finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuas looking to control.
Till is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuas trying to control the position here.
Till with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuas's head.
Till with a nice head shot there.
Kuas working a defensive guard here.
Till throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Till working some strikes from top position.
Till has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuas is trying to control the position but Till postures up.
Till knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuas on the ground.
Kuas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Till lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Till stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Till scoring with punches to the head and body.
Till working some strikes from top position.
Kuas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Till.
Till chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuas keeping moving, preventing Till from controlling successfully.
Till throws a strike but Kuas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Till keeping moving, preventing Kuas from controlling successfully.
Kuas prevents Till from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Till is looking for a triangle here but Kuas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kuas is looking to take a break and control but Till is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Till is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kuas scoring with punches and elbows.
Till manages to get back to half guard.
Till is not content to let Kuas control the position.
Kuas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Till's head.
Till keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuas is trying to control the action in half guard but Till is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kuas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Till is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucas Kuas!
After winning the bout, Lucas Kuas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pecker as he avoids it easily.
Kuas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Pecker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pecker is looking to take a break and control but Kuas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuas tries to bench press Pecker off him but Pecker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pecker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kuas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Pecker! |
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Event:
Highland 14
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuas misses with a straight left.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Abbott.
Kuas shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Abbott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuas.
Kuas has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Abbott.
Kuas throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuas on the side of the head.
Kuas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kuas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abbott!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kuas trying to control from half guard but Abbott is working away. #SUB2#
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Abbott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbott is staying active underneath Kuas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abbott!
Abbott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuas working the head and body with strikes.
Kuas works his way into full mount! #T2#
Abbott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abbott can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kuas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abbott is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuas has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Kuas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Abbott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Abbott tries to keep at a distance but Kuas has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott is trying to pull guard but Kuas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Abbott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuas pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Abbott gets control of Kuas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abbott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Abbott has his foot on Kuas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Abbott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuas landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Abbott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Abbott is looking for a triangle but Kuas pushes his legs off easily.
Kuas is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuas works his way into side control.
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Abbott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abbott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuas off and has taken his back!
Abbott keeps control of the position easily here as Kuas tries to buck him off.
Kuas wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbott gets his hands free.
Abbott controlling well, preventing Kuas from escaping the position.
Abbott trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kuas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Abbott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuas rolls, trying to escape but Abbott keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Abbott will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbott shoots in and drives through. Kuas sprawls well.#TD#
Abbott gets caught napping as Kuas dives in and scores a takedown. Abbott manages to retain guard.
Kuas sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Abbott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuas escapes and throws Abbott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abbott to see if he's OK.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kuas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Kuas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kuas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abbott tries to buck Kuas off but Kuas is having none of it.
Kuas working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Abbott is not content to let Kuas control the position.
Abbott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuas dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Kuas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuas wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy. #T3#
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Kuas working the ground and pound from side control.
Kuas lands a nice forearm strike.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Kuas stands up and beckons Abbott to his feet.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbott pinned against the cage. Abbott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##CL#
Kuas instigates a clinch.
Abbott jumps guard but Kuas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kuas decides to pull guard.
Abbott won't allow Kuas to sweep him here.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuas working a defensive guard here.
Kuas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbott can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott trying to control but Kuas is working from the bottom.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Kuas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abbott missing with a left hand there. Kuas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abbott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kuas misses.
Abbott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abbott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Abbott misses.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abbott paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kuas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Kuas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Kuas moved out of range.
Kuas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abbott defends well and Kuas ends up having to push Abbott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Abbott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuas misses with the head strike.
Kuas stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kuas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott stuns Kuas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.#TD#
Abbott gets caught napping as Kuas dives in and scores a takedown. Abbott manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Abbott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuas defends well.#SUB2#
Abbott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abbott.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Kuas trying to control the position but Abbott is working away.
Abbott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuas connects with a decent elbow.
Abbott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Kuas is looking to take a break and control but Abbott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbott is looking to improve his position.
Kuas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abbott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Kuas wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it. #SUB#
Kuas wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Kuas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kuas is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Kuas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kuas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Kuas eventually gives up the hold.
Kuas not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas Kuas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kuas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abbott has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kuas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbott sees it coming and defends easily.
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Kuas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abbott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Kuas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Kuas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Kuas!
A very excited looking Lucas Kuas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Highland 6
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuas as he jumps to the side.
Dredd lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kuas pushes Dredd up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kuas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dredd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuas connects with a decent elbow.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Kuas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Kuas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Kuas slows the pace down.
Kuas trying to control the position but Dredd is working away. #T1#
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuas dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuas tries to score with some ground and pound. Dredd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Kuas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dredd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Kuas misses its intended target.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dredd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuas. Kuas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dredd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Kuas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuas continues to drive forward.#T2#
Kuas prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Dredd is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dredd to the mat. Dredd regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuas wanted to stand there but Dredd had control of the position.
Kuas slips nicely into half guard.
Kuas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dredd is just riding it out for now. Kuas eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuas slips a nice elbow through Dredd's hands, connecting with Dredd's forehead.#T3#
Kuas is trying to control the action in half guard but Dredd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuas lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Kuas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuas pulls his head out easily.
Kuas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Nice strikes from Kuas there.
Kuas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd wants to control but Kuas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuas is looking to stall here but Dredd recovers full guard.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Kuas from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Kuas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Kuas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dredd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kuas closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kuas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kuas shoots in and gets a takedown into Dredd's guard.#SU2#
Kuas stands up and waves to Dredd to follow him.
Dredd dives in and grabs Kuas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes down on Dredd's head and hops out.
Dredd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuas's head backwards.
Kuas leaves Dredd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dredd misses the body punch #TD2#
so Kuas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Dredd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuas. #SUB#
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuas pushes down on Dredd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Kuas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dredd trying to control but Kuas postures up.
Kuas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuas trying to control but Dredd is having none of it. #T2#
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuas with a couple of short strikes.
Kuas prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.
Kuas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuas looking to finish Dredd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dredd!#T3#
Kuas lands a big elbow.
Kuas controlling the pace for now.
Kuas with good strikes from the mount here!#SU2#
Kuas stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Kuas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dredd sprawls well initially but Kuas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dredd won't allow Kuas to pass to mount.
Dredd trying to control but Kuas postures up.
Kuas throwing shots but Dredd is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Kuas wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kuas seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kuas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuas is breathing heavily.
Kuas wants to take a breather but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
Kuas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dredd is staying active underneath Kuas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dredd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Kuas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kuas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dredd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuas wants to stand but Dredd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kuas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Kuas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Kuas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Kuas has managed to clinch.
Kuas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuas just leaning against Dredd, taking a breather. #TD2#
Dredd is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dredd to the mat. Dredd regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Kuas defends easily.
#T2#
Kuas wanted to stand there but Dredd had control of the position.
Dredd wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Kuas from controlling successfully.
Kuas wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.
Kuas wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Kuas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kuas wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Kuas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dredd's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuas misses with a wild combination.
Kuas throws a hook but Dredd avoids it easily.
Kuas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuas stuffs the takedown.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dredd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuas sprawls well. Kuas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dredd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuas pinned against the cage. Kuas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dredd shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuas sprawls well. He's pushed Dredd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuas tries to sprawl out of it but Dredd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Kuas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dredd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jax Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Kuas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Kuas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Kuas! |
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